Holsters and Usage

PDN members probably know Mission First Tactical from their numerous high-quality firearms accessories, including rifle stocks, grips, rail systems, magazines, sights, and more. Now Mission First Tactical has entered the firearm holster business very seriously. OWB Model One of the two Mission First Tactical holsters featured in this video is an outside-the-waistband model that is

Gun holsters: What is the best? Many new shooters ask this question, but there is no objective answer because it’s a personal choice for each shooter. PDN Contributor Deryck Poole has some guidelines and several gun holsters to examine. Four Criteria There are four criteria for selecting a defensive handgun holster. First, select a holster

PDN Contributor Deryck Poole gets a lot of questions from PDN viewers about what holster is the best. There is no objective answer to this question because it’s a matter of personal preference and intended use. Deryck takes every opportunity to review holsters and provide more information to PDN viewers, because holsters are essential defensive

Mike Hughes of Next Level Training demonstrates drawing from the holster or appendix carry. Instead of using a lot of power from the hips and core, he leads with the fingertips, minimizing unnecessary movement from the shoulders and neck and employing a relaxed, natural method of drawing. The draw should be practiced static, with movement,

The CrossBreed Holsters MiniTuck Holster is an inside-the-waistband holster designed primarily for single-stack and small subcompact handguns. It is ideal for deep concealment of a small pistol or for those with a small body frame. Because it is intended for smaller guns, it does not take up as much space as the SuperTuck Holster. The

What Crossbreed Holsters has done recently with its tactical belt series is added a nice low-profile belt option. The Executive belt buckle comes in both a gloss gunmetal and a matte gunmetal, and the belt is offered in either black or brown leather. The Executive belts allow you to be more stylish and versatile in

CrossBreed Holsters has sponsored the PDN Training Tour since the very first year, and we’re proud to have them with us again in 2017. Rob Pincus has done a lot of projects with CrossBreed over the years, but their support of the PDN Training Tour is definitely one of the highlights of their relationship. What

When shopping for self-defense gear, look for gear that helps you accomplish tasks efficiently, not for gear that looks cool. Sounds simple, right? But it’s easy to fall into the trap of buying gear for the wrong reasons. Rob Pincus gets a lot of questions about what gear he is wearing, from people who’ve seen

For handgun carry when you’re just going about your daily life, most people are not kitted out the same way they are when taking a defensive firearms course or when practicing those skills. Sweat pants and a t-shirt are more likely to be your clothes of choice for running errands or doing chores around the